κόκκινος

Strong's Definition

(from the kernel-shape of the insect) crimson-colored &#8212 scarlet (colour, coloured).

Detailed Meaning

crimson, scarlet coloured. A kernel, the grain or berry of the &quot ilex coccifera&quot these berries are the clusters of the eggs of a female insect, the &quot kermes&quot (resembling the cochineal), and when collected and pulverised produces a red which was used in dyeing (Pliny), scarlet cloth or clothing

Part of Speech

adjective

KJV Translation Counts

scarlet(4x)

Related Words

G2848 | κόκκος | grain, corn